Lead Study Coordinator

The United Republic of Tanzania

Ministry of Health

National Institute for Medical Research

Date: 31st July, 2026

Job Opportunities in PHOTON Trial

Background

The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a corporate body established by an Act of Parliament No.23 of 1979 with a mandate to: carry out and coordinate medical research, promote the use of research findings and support training of local personnel for carrying out scientific research into health problems, among other things.

The Institute is collaborating with Rigshospitalet in Denmark and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the UK to implement a cluster-randomised trial to test a novel nutritional intervention to prevent tuberculosis among household contacts in Tanzania (the PHOTON Trial).

To facilitate preparation and implementation of the trial, the Institute is inviting interested and suitably qualified persons to apply for the following post:

Lead Study Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking a lead in coordinating the trial during preparation, implementation and dissemination.
• Align local and external stakeholders and collaborators to support successful study implementation and dissemination.

Essential Qualifications:

• Holding a medical degree and a good master’s degree in Epidemiology, Clinical Trials, Public Health or related field from a recognised university(s).
• Experience in coordinating cluster randomised trials with records in achieving recruiting targets and very high retention rates.
• Demonstrated experience in writing and publishing scientific work. It is expected that the suitable candidate will have published at least four quantitative research articles emanating from their master’s degree or other scientific work.
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• Demonstrated experience in presenting research findings to stakeholders and on scientific platforms.

Desirable Qualifications/Attributes:

• Working experience in health or health research of at least 4 years.
• Licensed by the Tanganyika Medical Council to practice as a medical practitioner.
• Demonstrated commitment to scientific excellence, work efficiency, innovativeness, and teamwork in implementing research projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with investigators and stakeholders.
• Passionate and highly motivated, and able to meet tight deadlines.

Remuneration:

Salary will be provided according to institutional guidelines.

General Conditions:

• Application letters should be written in English.
• Applicants should indicate two reputable referees who will be contacted before recruitment.
• Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates including form four and six certificates.
• Academic certificates obtained outside the country should be approved by Tanzania Commission of Universities.
• All application letters should be written in font size 12 Times New Roman.
• Application letters should be attached with detailed curriculum vitae.

Closing Date for Applications:

2 weeks from the date of this advert.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Method:

Apply to:

Centre Manager
NIMR, Muhimbili Research Centre
Box 3436
Dar es Salaam

E-mail: muhimbili@nimr.or.tz